Description: Twitter is preparing itself for its initial public offering (IPO) in early November on the New York stock exchange. Alyson Shontell of Business Insider discusses the growth of Twitter since its humble beginnings.

Source: CBC

Date: Oct. 25, 2013

Video Link: http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Business/ID/2414476857/

Questions for Discussion:

1. Why Twitter’s growth path is termed chaotic?
2. Considering that Twitter is still not profitable, what will encourage investors to invest in Twitter?
3. Does Twitter hold a sustainable competitive position in its market?
4. How is Twitter likely to grow in the future?